Comparison

IMDbPro vs The Mandy Network

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IMDbPro

This app provides entertainment industry professionals with a comprehensive database of contacts and project information. Manage your professional profile, discover opportunities, and stay updated on industry news and trends. It's a trusted network for decision-makers in film and television.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive contact database
  • Project tracking tools
  • Professional profile management
  • Industry insights and rankings
  • Real-time notifications
  • Talent demographics
Features
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IMDbPro - Leading network and tools for entertainment professionals Essential for entertainment industry professionals, IMDbPro provides unparalleled access to the most comprehensive database of entertainment contacts and projects. Actors, filmmakers, agents, managers, and casting directors can manage their professional profiles, find representation, and stand out to potential employers. With detailed profiles of actors, directors, writers, producers, and crew members at your fingertips, you can effortlessly track film and TV projects from development through production and stay updated on industry moves. IMDbPro offers exclusive industry insights, including STARmeter rankings, talent demographics, and project tracking tools used by leading agencies and studios. Real-time notifications ensure you never miss an opportunity, keeping you informed about new productions, casting announcements, and industry news relevant to your career. Join the professional network trusted by entertainment decision-makers worldwide. IMDbPro is great alternative to rentrak, comscore, backstage, and studio system (studiosystem). By using this app, you agree to IMDbPro's Conditions of Use (https://www.imdb.com/conditions?ref_=ft_cou), Privacy Notice (https://www.imdb.com/privacy), and the IMDbPro Subscriber Agreement (https://pro.imdb.com/subagreement). IMDb owns and operates IMDbPro, Box Office Mojo (boxofficemojo.com), and Withoutabox. IMDb is a subsidiary of Amazon (amazon.com). We continuously enhance the IMDbPro app and value your input in shaping future versions. Share your feedback at: https://imdb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bey1r9HOuHzs3cN

About

The Mandy Network

This app connects entertainment professionals with job opportunities in film, TV, and theatre. Discover casting calls and crew positions, build your professional profile, and receive custom job alerts. A subscription is required to apply for unlimited roles and access all features.

Highlights
  • Find acting and production jobs
  • Search casting calls and crew positions
  • Create professional profiles
  • Receive custom job alerts
  • Upload unlimited media
  • Apply to jobs
Features
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Find acting and film and TV production jobs – anytime, anywhere! For over 20 years, Mandy has been the go-to platform for performers and production crew professionals building careers across the entertainment industry. Whether you're just starting out, a seasoned actor, or working behind the scenes as a production assistant, camera operator, or editor, the Mandy app helps you find and apply to jobs that match your skills. Discover thousands of casting calls and crew jobs in TV, film, theatre, voiceover, commercials, digital content, and more – across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Why you’ll love the Mandy app: • Search and apply: Find and easily apply to jobs for actors, extras, voiceover artists, models, content creators, editors, camera operators, directors, and other creative professionals. • Custom alerts: Save searches and get notified of new roles that match your preferences. • Unlimited media uploads: Add headshots, reels, audio clips, and more to boost your applications. • Build your portfolio: Create a professional profile that helps casting directors and producers find you. • The Mandy app is free to download. All users can browse job listings. To apply to unlimited roles and access full features, upgrade to a Mandy subscription. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple account upon confirmation and renew automatically unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Pricing may vary by country and is subject to change. Free trials (if available) end when a subscription is purchased. No cancellations are permitted during an active subscription. You may continue to use the Mandy app for free to manage your profile, view listings, and explore resources, but a subscription is required to apply to jobs and unlock all features. All subscription plan pricing includes VAT where applicable. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IMDbPro4 screens
The Mandy Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IMDbPro at none against The Mandy Network's 6. IMDbPro also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 19) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). The Mandy Network's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (29% vs 20%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Mandy Network sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. IMDbPro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IMDbPro against 4.7 for The Mandy Network. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IMDbPro has 2.7K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of IMDbPro's written reviews are positive against 29% of The Mandy Network's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IMDbPro ships an update every 2 weeks, The Mandy Network weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IMDbPro versus The Mandy Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMDbProThe Mandy Network
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.7K ratings)4.7 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.5% of reviews28.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.7K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB98 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIMDbBackstage LLC

Customer experience

IMDbPro

All ratings2,652 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral10.1%
Negative70.4%

The Mandy Network

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral42.9%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

IMDbPro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes on launch
  • Login issues, unable to sign in
  • Compatibility problems with new iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add iPad support
  • Improve profile editing capabilities
  • Implement push notifications for updates
  • Streamline subscription management

The Mandy Network

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IMDbPro

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

The Mandy Network

Subscriptions6
  • Mandy Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • Intro Semiannual Subscription6 Months trial$75.006 Months
  • Mandy Semiannual Subscription$75.006 Months
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  • Mandy Annual Subscription$119.991 Year
  • Mandy Annual Subscription1 Year trial$119.991 Year
  • Intro Annual Subscription1 Year trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is IMDbPro free?
IMDbPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Mandy Network free?
The Mandy Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IMDbPro or The Mandy Network?
The Mandy Network is rated higher. IMDbPro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while The Mandy Network averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.
Do IMDbPro or The Mandy Network have ads?
Neither IMDbPro nor The Mandy Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IMDbPro or The Mandy Network?
IMDbPro ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Mandy Network weekly. Most recently, IMDbPro was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Mandy Network on November 5, 2026.

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